HLS 206 - Continuity of Operation Planning
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course is designed for a broad audience from senior managers to those directly involved in the continuity of operations planning (COOP) effort. This class incorporates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Class - Introduction to Continuity of Operations and provides a working knowledge of the COOP. Students also receive training in existing templates and models that may be used in developing and maintaining a COOP. Students prepare a COOP for a local business or government entity. Successful completion of a certification exam through the FEMA website is required.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the importance of COOP planning.
- Describe the federal directives that relate to COOP.
- Appraise the participation of an active member of a COOP team.
- Identify the various templates, tools and formats used to evaluate an operation and prepare a COOP.
- Prepare a COOP.
- Pass FEMA certification exam(s) in COOP.
Listed Topics
- Essential functions
- Delegations of authority
- Succession planning
- Alternate facilities
- Interoperable communications
- Vital records and databases
- Human capital
- The test, training and exercise program
- Plans for devolution and reconstitution
Reference Materials
Required Text(s): A contemporary text in the field.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Information Literacy
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/2/2022
Last Reviewed: 5/2/2022
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